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Kenwood Muffler & Brake Center
1508 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN 55811, United States
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Kenwood Muffler & Brake Center
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Sh
Review №1

The staff at Kenwood Muffler and Brake is awesome! They are always quick and accommodating, even when it’s a stop in. They’re professional and do lasting work that’s done at a quality level. They’re great with new and returning customers as they truly seem genuine and caring about helping. I would highly recommend this business to anyone looking for car tune-ups and help! They can do a ton of different things!! Thanks to all the staff always for their great help!

ma
Review №2

Great place to take your business too. Estimates are accurate and they do and amazing job. Took my Chrysler 200 to have the exhaust done and they did and amazing job, car sounds awesome, got it done in a timely manner and all the welds are perfect. Will be going back.

Co
Review №3

The owners treated me like family helped me fix my exhaust with wonderful/knowledgeable service

Ch
Review №4

I showed up to Kenwood Muffler & Brake Center with a sheared muffler and no appointment. They got to my truck quickly and cut/spliced/welded a new section of exhaust at a very reasonable price. Beautiful welds and professional service. Would highly recommend.

Ji
Review №5

Really helpful guys. We were on the road, and they took a look at an issue we were having with our brakes, and let us know that we didnt need to deal with a repair for a while. No charge, and sent us on our way.

Ch
Review №6

Great service. They were recommended by a local towing company after my car broke down in Duluth. Friendly staff, fair price and fast!

An
Review №7

I came in on my lunch break to get an estimate on a noisy muffler. He reported that I had two holes and offered to do it right then in under 40 minutes. The guy really hustled and had it done in 25 minutes or so. Now my Highlander Hybrid no longer sounds like a low flying plane. Thanks guys!

Ol
Review №8

These guys are supper cool and get the job done in less time.

Ju
Review №9

Did great work quick cant complain what definitely go back

Ad
Review №10

These guys are awesome! Dealership quoted me almost $500 for my drums, and these guys did the brake job for less than $200. Honest, and kind employees. There was an issue with the first set of drums they put on my car (manufacturing error) and they had me come in a few days later and replaced the flawed ones at no charge. Will definitely be going back!

Ke
Review №11

Excellent prices and fast service. I had an exhaust problem on a road trip and I was able to visit Kenwood with no appointment. I was back on the road within 30 minutes and was extremely satisfied with my price. Highly recommend.

Ma
Review №12

Great service, reasonable prices

Ch
Review №13

This is my go to muffler exhaust place. They fix whats broken and do a great job. Their prices are very fair and they stand behind their work. I have been going there for 20 years. First come first served. This is old fashioned good service repair of your car. Exhaust, brakes are their specialty.

Br
Review №14

What a nice surprise! Great work, fair price, and I didnt have to wait two weeks to get on someones schedule. If needed, I will definitely be back. And, when someone asks, I wont hesitate to recommend.

Je
Review №15

They fixed my exhaust leak extremely fast. They know what they are talking about and they dont try to sell you fixes you dont need. This is me new favorite auto shop!

Ja
Review №16

Love this because Jessie and family and employees are always on top of everything!! Thank you all. I greatly appreciate ypur work and time!! 😃

Ir
Review №17

I had my catalytic converter stolen and needed it replaced for my Prius and they did it so quick I am impressed with how fast, efficient, and friendly they are! I didnt have an appointment for it and they got it done in under 45 mins. Ill be coming back when I need other repairs done from here on out.

Gr
Review №18

Very honest business. I thought I needed new brakes but something needed oiled and I was not charged. Highly recommended business for their level of integrity.

Br
Review №19

Great repair shop. Very honest! High quality work!

Ca
Review №20

Repaired a wheel bearing for me no appointment necessary. Great service done quick at a very reasonable price.

Ce
Review №21

Great trustworthy place to go! I have had work done on my car there a couple of times and have always walked away a happy customer. Would definitely recommend this place

Ku
Review №22

I have brought my vehicles here multiple times and always come away with my expectations met or exceeded. Whats more, they warranty their service and stand by that warranty.You may find a better price elsewhere, but you wont find a better job done.

Jo
Review №23

I had a brake line that I replaced begin leaking, I decided to have it brought here to finish off the final steps as I was sick of dealing with it. I never had any experiences with these guys but the reviews were enough to decide to get it towed there, I spoke with Jen beforehand to set everything up. The day comes along to have it dropped off and I expected it to be there at the least all day as I never really expected much from shops cause of previous experiences. Lo and behold 1.5 hours passed and I got a call from them saying they just finished up bleeding everything! The brakes feel solid and Ive never seen my truck without something leaking before! Definitely sticking with these guys for any future exhaust/brake services. The other shops I contacted at the same time as Kenwood havent even responded yet!

No
Review №24

Great service / prices. Would recommend this place to anyone with brake troubles or other issues

Co
Review №25

Fit me in within an hour of calling, made sure it was affordable. Fantastic service.

Co
Review №26

Down to earth and honest. Really good shop.

Je
Review №27

Good service, fair price, nice people, and honest.

Jo
Review №28

Shout out to Kenwood muffler and Brake for an awesome fast job on my car!! You will always have my business!!! Thanks To the hard working crew!!!

Ma
Review №29

Great service! I thought I needed breaks... Guess I didnt. No charge for their time. They didnt try to sell me anything just sent me happily away! I will be back for sure again! The best shop experience Ive ever had!

Ka
Review №30

Very fast and quality service. Jen helped me and she was epic :) very fair prices!

Da
Review №31

They put new rear pads and rotors on in less than a hour, excellent service.

Ri
Review №32

Great job installing cat back exhaust system.

Pa
Review №33

Great customer service. Reliable, trustworthy, and HONEST. I have been going here for 12 years and always trust them and recommend them.

So
Review №34

I cannot say enough about this establishment. Hands down the best muffler and brake shop in the northland. These people truly care about their customers, are so professional, personable, timely, and cost efficient. I will always give them my service!

Sa
Review №35

They got me in right away, diagnosed and fixed the problem within 20 minutes. Fast, friendly service that was affordable, too. Thanks!

Co
Review №36

Amaizing! Have to say couldnt hear myself think driving my car muffler was so loud.... They had my car in and out within half hour... The owner and his staff were fun and kept it entertaining...drove away happy with the quiet hmm of my car happy with prices and great service! Great way to start my day! Thanks guys will be seeing u again and will deff. Refer ppl to your shop!

To
Review №37

Paid 900.00 for the install of a custom exhaust system and the exhaust was rubbing on the chassis 5 different places.I had to purchase a U bolt, loosen the exhaust fittings drill 2 holes in a frame support and use the U bolt to anchor the exhaust 1/4 inch lower at the Y pipe.It was stated no warranty on the exhaust because we did not purchase through them,thats fine.I paid you to install the exhaust no matter what it took, so I could drive the vehicle.Not happy.There is no way I would ever let my work, leave my business undone.Tony and Carole Fredericksen

Je
Review №38

Kenwood Muffler and Brake is the place to go, they have the expertise to get the job done right the first time at a fair price. And the quality of the mechanics are second to none. And very entertaining at the same time I highly recommend Kenwood muffer and Brake.

Me
Review №39

Brought my car in due to exhaust coming under the hood. They got me in right away and identified the issue within minutes, for free. It was relatively cheap when I agreed to get it fixed and they also gave me a 10% student discount. Staff was friendly and the work was done in half an hour.

Ph
Review №40

Great service and a great group of employees. Friendly, courteous and they go above and beyond. Keep doing what you do!

Me
Review №41

Ive pulled in multiple times over the years, jesse has helped me right away, luckily quick fixes and sent me on my way. Honest, reliable service. I will always recommend this location and shop to everyone.

Le
Review №42

Great service and quick! My vehicle had to get a new part and it was at their shop within 30 minutes and the service was fairly cheap. Highly recommend!

st
Review №43

These guys are great. They are reasonably priced, quick and honest. I have had them do work on my Saab exhaust and it was twenty bucks, 6 months later it is still fine. Also did all my front end work on my 3500 gmc truck and it is great. I highly recommend this shop to anyone.

Su
Review №44

These people saved me about $900 today. Need I say more? I probably dont have to, but I will.Instead of replacing an entire exhaust system, these folks mended a hole in a pipe. Without an appointment, no less!And these people are as nice as can be.Oh yes. I will recommend this business to everybody. And I hope Santa puts something extra in their stockings.

Jo
Review №45

Greatest experience here ever! Was having problems putting the battery in my car and we came here out of desperation. 10 minutes later we were on our way without a hitch. Sad I didn’t catch the employee’s name, but everyone who works here is great

Mi
Review №46

The owner was friendly and helpful, easy to talk to and extremely knowledgeable. I will definitely use them again. Thanks

Lu
Review №47

They were very fast-paced and professional! Oil change service includes vacuuming inside of vehicle, windshield wash, tire and seal checks. The mechanics were kind and recognized my concerns.

Ke
Review №48

Very awesome service! Never have had to bring my car in for Brakes or Muffler repair before, it was very quick, and very fair price! 10/10 would recommend to a google friend!

N
Review №49

Always top-notch service at incredibly low prices. I come to these fine folks first, and they always set my vehicles right.

Wi
Review №50

Great experience. They were friendly and communicative, and did excellent work on my Volvo. Would happily go here for future work.

Er
Review №51

My muffler had been extremely loud and obviously broken and disconnected. I brought it to Kenwood Muffler on a Saturday morning just hoping they could get it done in a reasonable amount of time. I was not aware that the amount of time would be a measly 25 minutes!! I barely had time to run to the bank by the time the vehicle was off the lift and quiet as a church mouse. Cost was very acceptable and comparable to other places. The exhaust pipe decided to break again just over two weeks later, only this time a few feet farther back than the first break. I call on a Monday morning to see if I could get the vehicle in and he says to come on down and he will take care of it. I figured that I would be paying the same amount as before, seeing as the break was not their welding mistake but just a terribly rotted out exhaust pipe. The second fix literally took only 10 minutes total and I walked out of there paying only TWENTY DOLLARS and being an extremely happy person. I would recommend Kenwood Muffler to anyone needing work done on their exhaust system; their friendliness was very welcoming, the speediness is fantastic for a person not having much time to sit around waiting, and you cant beat the price...5+ Stars!

Wa
Review №52

They were very thorough, and fixed a tricky brake problem.

Ge
Review №53

I have brought multiple vehicles into them now because we work close by. With no appointment, theyve got them in almost immediately - the last time was about 30 mins before their closing. They diagnosed then since theyve got to know me, took the (much appreciated) liberty of actually getting the issue fixed & part installed which I did not even expect to get done same-day and figured Id have to use Uber to leave. They are honest and have told me straight that I have more brake pad life left and to come back in a few months versus change them now.

Na
Review №54

Good place to get repairs. They seem honest and have gave me speedy repairs and good prices!

Sc
Review №55

Always good service !

La
Review №56

Fast and friendly people! New muffler works great. Only wish I had come in sooner!

Ea
Review №57

Very over priced and do not know what they are talking about unfortunately.

Sa
Review №58

Very helpful and quick turnaround time.

We
Review №59

The man worked at the most 45 min. They charged me 80 labor and 130 for a flex pipe and some other pieces if a pipe.$ 210. So fir anyone else that says they are not expensive thats not what I experienced.

Ji
Review №60

Fast and efficient. Very nice and friendly!

Bi
Review №61

Extremely happy with my experience at the Kenwood Ave shop and the customer service I received from Rhonda and the guys. Half an hour and a new exhaust system. Thank you!!

Na
Review №62

Quick and honest. Used them twice for mufflers.

Ry
Review №63

Fast n great work

Je
Review №64

Flexible and potentially immediate scheduling, expert service, and the customer service is top of the line!

St
Review №65

Fast service and very reasonable prices. Will continue to come back.

Da
Review №66

Incredible service! Great people that are always willing to help!!

Su
Review №67

Wonderful service and quick! Reasonably priced.

La
Review №68

Great experience excellent work low prices

Ja
Review №69

Excellent service. Experienced staff.

Jo
Review №70

Local shop. Competent friendly staff. Unlike chains their is no corporate mandated arm twisting upsell

Mi
Review №71

Straight talk and good prices.

Cu
Review №72

Friendly staff, quick service. The bill came in $10 under the initial estimate. Thanks Jesse!

Ty
Review №73

Absolutely amazing crew here, absolutely loved having them fix my car.

Je
Review №74

Awesome! Was in and out of there in a half hour with the car fixed! Great work, great service!

Jo
Review №75

Did not expect to be able to get the work done same day but it was quick and a very reasonable price. The staff was also very friendly.

To
Review №76

Extremely friendly and fast service! I would recommend this place every time!

Vi
Review №77

My experience there was very odd... although the $$ seemed rather favorable... everything else was very drawn out and in the end incomplete.Day 1 - Got a quote. Seemed like great people I went there for new brakes because mine were screeching horribly -- a job long overdue. They informed me I needed two new serpentine belts, front brake and rotors, and a bit of muffler work. I had heard my back brakes quite a bit.. and a friend had even showed me how ate up they were, but they insisted I didnt need them. They never did call when the inspection was completed like we had asked -- so that was rather curious.Day 2 - Brought truck in to get repaired. My wife had to loom around the area with our children waiting for their call.. and they never did call her. She walked back to check on the status to find it done. We needed an oil change because we hardly had any oil in it, I guess [not car folks as you can tell] so they brought our truck next door which was convenient. When my wife drove home, she said it made these crazy screeching noises from the hood and said the brakes were squealing down the hills still. We checked it out after she parked and the car wouldnt start. Had to charge the battery for a few hours.We called the guys to ask about the screeching.. thinking they left the radio on or something and thats why the battery died. They said the screech was because oil had gotten on the belt when they replaced it but it should eventually subside. We had errands to do and it was.... such a bother -- the noise. Every time we started and went again, it sounded like we were dragging a dinosaur.... Friends later told us the serpentine belt is what charges the battery, so that explained why our car died when we got home.Day 3 - Went back in the morning to find out the serpentine belt wasnt tight enough. He did it on the spot -- very nice. Asked about the brakes/screeching -- said they looked fine when he had done them.Day 4 - Still had dinosaur screeching from the hood every time we started, and the brakes STILL SCREECHED. They offered to tighten the belt on spot again....and insisted the back brakes were fine and perhaps it was a spring had come off but it should be fine.A week later ... still screeching brakes...Cant say Ill go there again.. even if the price seemed better than my dealership. Having to check back half a week to have them finish their job, and practically beg them to actually change out my brakes... is worth the extra money of having it paid more to have the job done right.Aint nobody got time for that...

Ru
Review №78

Great customer service and quality work.

Ja
Review №79

I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. The battery is located behind the drivers side tire. Every other place in Duluth was going to charge extra because of this inconvenient battery position. They did it within two hours of when I brought it in, and charged $30 less than the cheapest competition. They were also very friendly.

Mi
Review №80

Quick and fairly priced

De
Review №81

They were fast and efficiently fixed my car problem. I would highly recommend them.

Za
Review №82

Great proffesional and reliable service!

Ma
Review №83

Fast reliable sevice.

Na
Review №84

Honest, fast and extremely helpful.

Tr
Review №85

Excellent service at both shops

Li
Review №86

Quick service.

Tr
Review №87

Had an excellent experience there

Ta
Review №88

Brakes

Br
Review №89

Great service, would recommend!

Ry
Review №90

Came here on a super dreary wet snowy day with something rattling under my car - they threw my car on the lift and took care of it in just a few minutes.

Ta
Review №91

Great, fast and understanding service,

Ed
Review №92

Honest

Da
Review №93

Jesse is a great mechanic and reasonable.

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4.7 Rating
  • Address:1508 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN 55811, United States
  • Site:http://kenwoodmufflerandbrakeautocenter.com/
  • Phone:+1 218-728-0022
Categories
  • Muffler shop
  • Auto radiator repair service
  • Auto repair shop
  • Auto tune up service
  • Brake shop
  • Car battery store
  • Diesel engine repair service
  • Engine rebuilding service
  • Transmission shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–5PM
  • Thursday:8AM–5PM
  • Friday:8AM–5PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
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